Bulk Dried Allspice Fruits from China
Large-quantity dried whole fruits of the Pimenta genus, imported in bulk for food processing and repackaging. Not crushed or ground, ideal for industrial spice blending. Classified in HTS 0904.21.80.00 as dried Pimenta fruits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use FDA prior notice for bulk spices; register facilities if processing post-import
• Ensure intermediate containers under 2.3 kg qualify for origin-based duty exemptions if applicable
• Conduct aflatoxin testing; exceeding limits leads to refusal under food safety regs